![]() In addition to setting parameters around when items launched, we also introduced an inclusive-sizing eligibility requirement. The leggings and shorts considered for the 2022 SELF Certified Activewear Awards had to meet our submission guidelines, which you can read here. How We Picked the Best Leggings and Shorts “When you’re low on motivation to work out, having clothes you feel good about might just give you that extra boost to get it done,” Alison Staples, RRCA-certified run coach and physical therapist assistant, says. Ultimately, be sure you’re picking leggings and shorts that feel good on your body. Also pay attention to fabric-often synthetic fabrics, like polyester or elastane, are best for sweating.įinally, look out for any activity-specific features, like pockets that will hold your phone, credit card, or keys mesh or cutout areas or even a drawstring waist. ![]() Janeil Mason, M.A., personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and creator of dance cardio method Fit and Lit, notes that lighter colors typically show sweat more. Ideally your bottoms won’t show sweat either-and they’ll wick whatever sweat you do have just as well. As an example, Vesco find that cropped leggings tend to bunch up around the knee, so she avoids them. Style might influence your preferences, but practicality might too. Shorts often come in inseams that are 11, 7, or even 4 inches. Many brands offer leggings in a variety of lengths: full-length, 7/8, cropped, and others. Get a sense of what length you’re looking for as well. If they become see-through in any spots, you may want to reconsider the style. Put on the leggings or shorts, bend into a deep squat, and note whether the material around your glutes remains opaque. ![]() This you can do in a dressing room or when you try them on at home. Do your leggings or shorts sag throughout your workout? Do you find yourself needing to adjust mid-run? This can be hard to gauge before you take the item in question for a spin, so look into a brand’s return policy before you buy-many activewear brands will offer refunds on product that doesn’t fulfill its promise. “So high-rise is way more ideal, but only if it stays in place!” The key phrase here, of course, is stay in place. “Low-rise is wildly impractical during a workout because it’s going to move, and parts of me I don’t want to hang out will hang out,” Bianca Vesco, certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and fitness model, says. Despite murmurs of low-rise pants making a comeback, you’ll want to steer clear of those when it comes to workout attire. When looking for a great pair of leggings or shorts, it’s best to start with the waistband. What to Look for When Shopping for Leggings and Shorts So here, we’ve compiled 18 leggings we think are absolutely superb-keep scrolling to see the full list. The goal? To offer a wide range of choices that will help you feel and look your best, whatever that means for you. So each year SELF digs through the trenches to find all of the leggings recently on the market, tests dozens of them, and scores each to figure out our favorites. How a pair of leggings feels will depend on the materials its made with, how you wear them (during what types of activity), how the shape and design suits your body, and more. ![]() That being said, the perfect pair of leggings is hard to come by, and that’s because what’s perfect for one person might not work for another. By that, we mean this: If you could select only one item of clothing to wear regularly for the rest of your life, we’re willing to bet many would select stretchy, soft, and body-hugging leggings. Leggings are the desert island pick of activewear. ![]()
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